Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition

2010-2011 Registration is NOW OPEN!

To register please click here. Please note that registration must be completed online. If you have any questions please contact Brian Roy at mootcourt@nblsa.org.

One of the cornerstones of NBLSA programming is the FDMCC. Since its inception in 1975, the FDMCC has consistently provided NBLSA members with excellent training in appellate advocacy through oral argument and brief writing. Each year, between 100 and 125 teams compete across the nation within the six Regional Competitions, culminating in the top three teams from each region competing at the national level during NBLSA's Annual Convention. Each year, the FDMCC provides competitors with the opportunity to argue issues that are at the forefront of debate in the legal profession and this year will prove to be no different. This year marks the 36th anniversary of this competition and the theme for this year will be "1975-2011: Building a Legacy of Advocates to Fight For the Causes of Today".

Competition Improvements

In keeping with NBLSA's commitment of service to its members, the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition (FDMCC) Planning Board has implemented exciting new changes to the Competition. In an effort to create a more effective forum for the cultivation of superior written and oral advocacy skills, the following changes have been made to improve logistics for this year's competition.

First, uniform training and preparation will be provided for all participating judges at the Regional and National levels.

Second, briefs and oral arguments will be graded on a 100-point scale throughout the Regional and National Competitions.

Third, in an effort to encourage interaction among participants outside of the competition, you can reveal your first and last name, but must maintain school anonymity.

Lastly, the top three teams at the Regional level will be eligible to compete in the National Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, which will be held in Houston, Texas.

2010-2011 Important Dates and Fees

• July 18, 2010: The rules and the competition procedures will be posted on the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Westlaw TWEN site.
• August 31-October 1, 2010: $300 Early Bird registration will begin. Registration between these dates will be available at the discounted rate of $300 per team.
• August 31- October 15, 2010: The discounted rate of $300 per team will be extended to chapters registering two or more teams for the competition. (One discount will be applied per team)
• September 15, 2010: The problem will be released on the TWEN site.
• October 2-October 30, 2010: $350 Regular registration period.
• October 30, 2010: Registration Deadline.
• November 17, 2010: All team briefs are due.
• November 23, 2010: Deadline for late service of briefs.
• January 12- February 16, 2011: Regional Competitions.
• March 9-13, 2011: National Competition, Houston, TX.

2010-2011 Team

National Team

National Director: Brian Roy (Loyola University Chicago School of Law)
National Specialist: Dee Baker (Loyola University Chicago School of Law)
National Specialist: Kimberly Walker (University of Georgia School of Law)

Regional Directors

Northeast Regional Director: Kristine Saul (Columbia School of Law)
Midwest Regional Director: Sonje Hawkins (Loyola University Chicago School of Law)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director: Athena Hemphill (The George Washington University School of Law)
Rocky Mountain Regional Director: Kenneth Ford (Thurgood Marshall School of Law)
Southern Regional Director: Dorothy Smith (Florida A&M University School of Law)
Western Regional Director: Keri Premmer (Trinity School of Law)

National Advisor

Charles Tucker, Jr., Esq.

National Committee Members

The Honorable Cylenthia Miller
Lionel Sims, Esq.
Asha Bryant, Esq.
Kevin McIntyre, Esq.
David Banks, Esq.
Siana Mclean, Esq.

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